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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Finding a new "Normal"

Wow!  I can't believe another week has sped by.  Grandma went home last week and
we are finding the new normal for our family.   Things have gone smoothly for which I am very thankful. :)

Ashlyn isn't lacking in love to put it mildly.
Her big brother thinks she is ALL his.

 Megan likes to sing "Jesus Love Me" to her.  I remember so well, Kristyn 
singing to Megan when she was tiny like this.
 Our little angel
 We got a visit from my sister-in-law and her kids.  Cera and Megan are two of a 
kind - about 6 weeks apart.  Thanks, Trelanie, for coming by.
Ashlyn's first Sunday last week.

 Yes, I know my eyes are almost closed, but it was the best picture of the kids. :)
All ready for church.
 Ashlyn didn't care much for her first bath...
 ...but I think she forgave Grandma and Megan once she was all bundled back up in her blanket.

We have been getting Christmas things out the last couple of days. 
Megan and Jeren have enjoyed the Little People Nativity.

"Jewen, this is Baby Jesus!"

On a different note, Megan has been having some interesting prayers at the dinner table lately.  
Here are a few of her prayers:
"...and please help Grandpa Schaper to be good"
(I'm not sure if she was meaning Papa, or Great-Grandpa)
"..please help Kristyn's calculator to feel better...."
"...please help Owen's flashlight to come home..."
She was very intent on getting this angel on it's perch.



Got it!

Kristyn put up the children's nativity - yes, we have several nativities that we put up each year.






Owen and I filled the bird feeders the other day.  I think he sat 
like this for an hour watching all the birds.
 Our church was asked to perform a live nativity downtown for their annual Christmas night.
Keith and Kristyn were angels and Owen was a shepherd.


Thanks for stopping by our blog.  As always we love hearing from you. ;)

Thursday, November 25, 2010

It's Been A GREAT Week!

I think this just might be my longest post yet, with 29 pictures!

If you get bored with looking at them, that's fine, but I know some Aunties and a Grandma that will be happy to see them. :)

Ashlyn - only a few hours old

Listening to Daddy

Taking a nap on the not-so-comfy couch in the hospital

I LOVE baby feet!

And hands :)

The sunset on the day she was born

Meeting her Grandma

A perfect, little blessing!

Yep, I still love baby feet.

Home Sweet Home

Sisters

Meeting Papa....

and Aunt Bethany


All dressed to come home

Soaking in some love

Ashlyn came home on Daddy's 30th birthday!

Brotherly love :)

Jeren's decided that Ashlyn's okay to have around

Mom's home, so he's a happy camper now!

The other day, Grandma told him to get his hat, (meaning stocking hat) so he could go outside and play. This is what he came back with.


Talking to my baby girl

Daddy's hands.  The first hands to hold her.

Snug as a bug

Still love them. :)

We have a picture like this with each of our babies - I just love them.

Getting some snuggles from Grandma

Meeting Grandpa


I hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving day!  We were honored to have my parents here with us.  We have so much to be thankful for!  We would also like to say "Happy Birthday" to Grandma Della.  We love you!!

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Introducing......

We are very happy to introduce to you

Ashlyn Hope

She was born at 8:05 a.m.
Weighing in at 9 lbs 4 oz
20 3/4 inches long


 We were only at the hospital for about an hour and a half before she was born.
 Her birth was perfect!  Her daddy got to deliver her and we are totally in love already!


 



Daddy pointing out each detail of her beautiful face. :)
The view from our room - a beautiful fall day!

Our pastor and wife have been such a blessing today.  They brought the older kids
to see us and have been keeping them until Grandma got here.

THANK YOU, Mr. & Mrs. Jackson!!!

Kristyn inspecting her newest baby sister.

Owen announced that he had prayed for a brother, but he is most definitely in love with his sister already.



Megan was thrilled with "Ash-A-lyn" :)

Jeren was more interested in watching the cars go by than kissing on his sister.

What a miracle!!!
We are thrilled that Grandma could come and stay with the big kids - she's not one bit proud, can you tell?

She brought along a big helper - Abbie


 We feel so incredibly blessed today for our precious family.

God is so good!

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